"Supernumerary" Judges A supernumerary Judge is essentially a part-time Judge. For more information on eligibility and the responsibilities of a supernumerary Judge, please refer to the federal JUDGES ACT >> |
The Structure of the Supreme Court
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court is a circuit court, which means its Judges travel to and from their home location to other courthouses to hear cases. Although they live and work in communities across Nova Scotia, they have province-wide jurisdiction. The Judges who sit in the Supreme Court are appointed by the Federal Government and are known as "Justices."
The Chief Justice administers both divisions of the Supreme Court, assisted by one Associate Chief Justice for each division. There is also a variable number of full-time and Supernumerary Justices on the Court. Upon appointment, the Justices of the Supreme Court are also ex officio members of the Court of Appeal and can be called upon to act as appellate judges when necessary.
The Justices of the Supreme Court |
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Chief Justice Deborah K. Smith *** indicates Supernumerary status For a list of Justices of the Supreme Court Family Division, CLICK HERE >> |
For a full list of courthouses across the province, CLICK HERE >> |
For more information about the Justices of the Supreme Court,
including the appointment process and how to address them in court,
CLICK HERE >>